…A variety of organizations, such as Teach Ag California, National Ag in the Classroom, and the Center for Land Based Learning, are passionate about helping new teachers develop their skills…
Fragile, Invasive Weed Threatening Ecosystems of Lakes and Ponds
A deceptively fragile and invasive weed threatening the ecosystems of lakes and ponds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Deceptively fragile in appearance, the invasive Eurasian watermilfoil forms…
Sunflowers Should be Included with Horticulture Farming
Several great reasons why sunflowers should be included with horticulture farming. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sunflowers are extremely easy to grow from seed, making them an…
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
What you need to know if you’re considering farming cress. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Garden Cress Wikipedia Image/CC BY-SA 3.0 Cress is also known as pepperwort,…
Four-Legged Pets Trained to Sniff Out Damaging, Invasive Pests
The four-legged pets trained to sniff out some damaging and invasive pests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. PPQ Expands Its Detector Dog Team USDA/APHIS image PPQ’s Officers/Canine…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
The USDA program helping protect pollinators from invasive pests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. “Plant Protection Today” highlights our latest innovations and most successful programs and activities….
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
The new smart phone app providing farmers instant access to market data. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Market News mobile phone app Images courtesy of USDA/AMS…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…was collected from 2003-2006 and again from 2013-2016. NRCS evaluates conservation practice adoption through the CEAP Cropland Assessment, using a combination of farmer surveys, land use and soils information, along…
Trouble-Free Fruit Tree with a Sweet Floral Flavor and Tropical Twist
The trouble-free fruit tree with a tropical twist. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A broad, squat Longan tree at Pine Island Nursery laden with fruit. By Pouletic…
Using Soil Blocks for Better Seed Starting
How to use soil blocks for better seed starting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Soil Blocks Pinterest Image Soil blocking involves creating compressed blocks of soil to…
Sterilizing Soil Helps Beat Back Bugs and Diseases on the Farm
How sterilizing soil will help beat back bugs and diseases on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Soil Solarization Pinterest Image Soil sterilization helps to kill…
Multi-Million Dollar Gift for Students from Diverse Backgrounds
The USDA’s multi-million dollar gift for students from diverse backgrounds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture…
Some Benefits of Becoming an Oat Farmer
Some of the benefits of becoming an oat farmer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Gerardo Marrufo on Unsplash Oats are a nutrient-rich grain that makes…
Using a Multi-Step Approach to Mitigate Weeds on the Farm
Using a multi-step approach to mitigate weeds on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farm labor Weeding a Field Shutterstock Image Tackling weeds requires a multi-step…